Chapter 622: Enemy Nation's Techniques
Chapter 622: Enemy Nation's Techniques
"Hello, everyone..."
It was unclear who initiated the greeting, but it somehow made the atmosphere in the Life Spirit Shrine a little awkward.
Hu Ma felt a slight twinge in his heart, a thread from his past life, tugging at the tip of his heart.
Others seemed to feel the same, and a moment of silence ensued. After a while, someone spoke with a hint of bitterness, "In this world, can we truly be at ease?"
"If it's peaceful, why do we yearn so much to meet people from our past lives?"
"Friends, after twenty years in this life, I've been changed inside and out, as if my previous life was just a dream."
"It's only after coming to Gua Prefecture, donning masks, and meeting so many eccentric people that I've found some relief."
"It's worth it just to see each other and know that this trip wasn't in vain!"
"..."
"Indeed..."
Someone nearby sighed, "I've been cautious and fearful, marrying ten wives, yet not one to confide in. I dare not let them sleep by my side at night, fearing I might accidentally reveal secrets in my sleep... After all, there are genuine feelings involved, and the thought of silencing them is a heavy burden."
"I envy you having ten wives..."
Another person chimed in, "I knew there were others like me in this world, but if not for this incident, I wouldn't have dared to seek them out."
"One reason is the fear of trouble or calamity upon meeting people from the past life."
"Another is that when we meet, we can't help but talk about our past lives, but it's all so unclear. We want to find answers to why we're here, yet we're afraid to know the truth..."
"Sometimes, I wish to live a hazy, carefree life and die in this world."
"Of course, even if that were the case, I'd still be afraid..."
"..."
Someone else laughed, "Afraid that death in this world isn't the end, right?"
"Yes, that's right!"
This remark elicited laughter from everyone in the Life Spirit Shrine. They nodded in agreement, "Indeed, this awkward and complex feeling can only be shared with you all."
"Reincarnates remain reincarnates, no matter how long they've been here, they can't truly integrate into this world."
"It's strange, I didn't achieve much in my past life, just an ordinary guy. Yet, the impression of that life is indelible."
"..."
Everyone echoed with a mix of sentiment and resonance.
Just then, a cold voice interrupted, "Are you done talking?"
"Huh?"
The group, deep in their reflections, was jolted as if doused with cold water. Even Hu Ma, who had just felt a stir of emotion, was taken aback, his mood disrupted.
Everyone's attention turned to the speaker, the Monkey Wine from Gun Prefecture.
"We didn't gather to reminisce about the past."
Monkey Wine seemed unaffected, speaking calmly, "The fact that we've gone so long without contact and thrived independently in this world proves we don't rely on each other to survive. I understand that it's rare for us to gather, and some emotional triggers are needed to resonate, but I've given you ample time within my tolerance."
"However, I must remind you that our assembly has a precondition. We're not here by choice but out of necessity."
"The reincarnate group is facing a significant crisis, and some intriguing targets have emerged."
"We're here to understand this crisis and discuss how to overcome it."
"..."
"..."
His words abruptly shattered the reincarnates' sentimental reflections, eliciting sighs of helplessness.
After a while, a voice from Dong Prefecture's Sweet Wine spoke up, "There's no need to remind us that we're here because we value this matter. But the information is still too vague."
"Our predecessors left us with a few messages—to fight for heavenly fate, find Tieguanyin, and a cryptic message about our homeland being stolen."
"I'm not complaining, I'm aware of the information gap among reincarnates, but with such vague information, our options are limited."
The others nodded in agreement.
Hu Ma had already shared the information he obtained from the Big Red Robe with the rest, and those who came to the assembly were aware of it.
A shadow loomed over their hearts, and an indistinct pressure lingered, but the unclear information was unsettling.
"The information feels vague because we know too little about this world."
Monkey Wine spoke again, "You can't see the scenery on the other side of the bridge without crossing it, and you can't truly understand this world."
"Without participating in the struggle for heavenly fate, you won't grasp the intricacies and depth of this world. Without meeting the previous generation of reincarnates, we won't know what they experienced."
"Ultimately, it all boils down to one question!"
"Reincarnates are too cautious."
"Because of this caution, they dare not cross the bridge, engage in the grand struggle, and drift further from the path left by the previous generation."
"..."
His words were devoid of emotion, merely stating the facts calmly, but the harshness of his speech left those around him feeling somewhat displeased.
"How can you not be careful?" someone choked out, their voice cold.
"Being cautious is the attitude of reincarnators, and it's an objective fact that needs to be changed, but it's not something I need to worry about."
Monkey Wine said, "Now that we're here, solving the problem should be our top priority."
"Last time we met, we raised four issues. First, preparing for the struggle for heavenly fate. Second, informing more reincarnators. Third, finding the previous generation of reincarnators, especially the one codenamed Tieguanyin. And fourth, acquiring the technique to defeat an enemy nation."
"Since we raised four issues last time, this time, we should at least find the key to solving these four problems."
"..."
"Can you solve problems just by talking?"
These words elicited a cold smile from one person, the Double Distilled Wine from Qi Prefecture, "If these problems were so easy to solve, why are we working so hard?"
"Defeating an enemy nation's technique? Heh, you're quite ambitious, brother. With the Ten Clans suppressing us, should we deal with them first?"
"Struggling for heavenly fate won't be easy either. That's the Ten Clans' business, a grand struggle where all sorts of demons and monsters will emerge. How many can you handle, brother?"
"..."
Seeing that Monkey Wine's straightforward attitude had caused some dissatisfaction among the others, Hu Ma quickly interrupted, "Everyone, please don't be hasty. We've already been preparing for the struggle for heavenly fate. In Bright State, we have the Grain Guard Army, which isn't small. In Gun Prefecture, the White Armor Army is also under our command. With this opportunity, if we can also take control of the Iron Threshold Army, we'll have a solid foundation."
"Additionally, although the reincarnators are scattered, they've gathered here after learning about this, right?"
"Without going into details, as long as the reincarnators are willing to contribute, we might have a chance in this struggle for heavenly fate against the local warlord."
"..."
As the mediator and initiator of the assembly, his words helped ease the tension in the room.
At that moment, Monkey Wine spoke up again, "I've also gained some insight into the enemy nation's technique."
The others were taken aback, "What?"
Monkey Wine continued, "It's understandable that reincarnators are hesitant to cross the bridge. There is indeed danger in doing so."
"After learning about this, I tried crossing the bridge myself. It wasn't difficult to find the path and take that step."
"But as soon as I reached the bridge, something on the other side immediately noticed me. Soon after, someone from the Mountain-Viewing Zhu Family tried to find me..."
"..."
"Ah?"
The others were startled, "Is there really someone so reckless as to directly cross the bridge?"
Even Hu Ma was surprised that in such a short time, Monkey Wine had taken such a bold action. Hearing that he was already being targeted, Hu Ma quickly asked, "And then?"
"I injured the person who tried to find me."
Monkey Wine explained, "Later, they attempted to locate me using venomous worms, but I killed two of them, and the remaining one escaped. It's not a big deal."
"However, through our confrontation, I confirmed a suspicion I had back in the village and gained further insight."
"In fact, in this world, just like the previous one, breaking free from personal shackles isn't difficult."
"At this point, I've at least found a method to eliminate two thousand troops and have tried it..."
"Of course, there are still flaws!"
"..."
"Damn, two thousand troops?"
His casual tone made everyone in the Life Spirit Shrine shudder.
Red Wine Miss immediately thought of the bonsai she had seen earlier, feeling a chill down her spine, and exclaimed softly.
Hu Ma's heart skipped a beat, "So it was him..."
A silence fell over the entire Life Spirit Shrine. Double Distilled Wine from Qi Prefecture paused before saying, "Brother Monkey Wine, I wasn't targeting you just now..."
"Two thousand troops aren't cabbages. Even the Year Guardian would tire themselves out just from chopping them down..."
Amidst the panic, some realized that Monkey Wine didn't seem to be lying. Surprised, someone asked, "How did you do it?"
"There's no point in talking about it; I need to show you."
Monkey Wine thought for a moment and said, "After I make up for the current shortcomings, I'll find an opportunity to demonstrate it for you all to see."
"Right now, I need a lot of blood food to continue perfecting this technique. That's why I'm here."
"..."
'I was wondering why he was so eager to participate...'
Hu Ma sighed and, before the others could react, continued, "I can provide you with blood food. How much do you need?"
Monkey Wine replied, "Thirty to fifty thousand pounds is just the starting point. The upper limit is hard to say; it could be ten or even twenty million."
Hu Ma was stunned, "What?"
(End of Chapter)
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